Discover the Mind & Study Behavior
UW-Stout’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology will train you to understand how and why people think, feel, and behave the way they do. Designed according to American Psychological Association guidelines, our program provides a foundation in both basic psychological theory and application of psychology to real-world issues. Our goal is to prepare you to contribute to the improvement of the human condition. If you care about people and want to understand and help them, a bachelor’s degree in psychology is a great place to start.
98% of Graduates Are Employed or Continuing Education
Career-Defining Curriculum
Graduates from our program develop strong skills in writing, critical thinking, and working with people which makes them attractive candidates for a wide variety of entry-level positions in human services, education, health, government, and business. Importantly, our graduates also have the background to pursue advanced training in areas such as counseling, research, medicine and law.
Program Overview
Degree Concentrations
- Pre-Clinical Concentration
- Self-Designed Concentration
Program Highlights
- 3-year degree completion option
- Courses in clinical/counseling psychology, forensic psychology, interpersonal effectiveness, consumer psychology and industrial/organizational psychology
- State-of-the-art psychology research laboratory and equipment
- Multiple applied learning activities, including internships
"I love being involved at UW-Stout. I think that participating in student orgs while also working part-time has given me the necessary skills outside the classroom to continue developing as a leader and as an individual."
-- Kylie AndersonB.S. Psychology
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Professional Internship Placements in Psychology
Take your education into industry and earn while you learn through UW-Stout’s award-winning Cooperative Education & Internship Program (CEIP) and other placements. Unlike traditional internships, our professional paid and pro bono credit-earning experiences connect you with leaders in your field, including Fortune 500 employers, impactful non-profits and government agencies, to ensure you’re set up for success long before you graduate. More than a third of Stout students accept positions after graduation with their internship employer.
Recent Internship Employers
- Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
- Ignite Child Development Services
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Minnesota Stars
- Partners in Excellence
- Seasons Center for Behavioral Health
- Wellspring Center
- Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Select Internship Position Titles
- Behavior Therapist Intern
- Crisis Intervention Volunteer Advocate
- Group Specialist
- Mental Health Navigator
- Pain Psychology Intern
- Probation/Parole Intern
- Youth Development Specialist Intern
- Youth Homelessness Case Manager
The Psychology Program is designed according to the most recent recommendations from the American Psychological Association. Students who complete the bachelor’s degree in psychology should meet the following goals:
Knowledge, Skills, and Values Consistent with the Science and Application of Psychology
Goal 1. Knowledge Base of Psychology
Students should demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical findings to discuss how psychological principles apply to behavioral problems.Goal 2. Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking
The skills in this domain involve the development of scientific reasoning and problem solving, including effective research methods.Goal 3. Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World
The skills in this domain involve the development of ethically and socially responsible behaviors for professional and personal settings in a landscape that involves increasing diversity.Goal 4. Communication
Students should demonstrate competence in writing and in oral and interpersonal communication skills.Goal 5. Professional Development
The emphasis in this goal is on application of psychology-specific content and skills, effective self-reflection, project-management skills, teamwork skills, and career preparation.
Psychology is a diverse field and graduates pursue careers in a wide variety of areas. The psychology program is designed to help you develop critical skills for success in whatever career you choose.
With a bachelor’s degree graduates get jobs like these:
- Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselor
- Behavior Analyst
- Career Counselor
- Group Home Coordinator
- Human Resources Generalist
- Life Skills Counselor
- Market Researcher
- Mental Health Technician
- Neuropsychology Assistant
- Probation Officer
- Research Analyst
- Social Worker
Graduates go into graduate and professional programs in:
- Applied Psychology
- Art Therapy
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Engineering Psychology
- Experimental Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Mental Health Counseling
- School Counseling
- School Psychology
- Social Work
- Social Psychology
Advisory Committee Members
| Samuel | Bauer ('17) | Lead Media Manager | AT&T |
| Desiree | Budd | Professor | UW-Stout |
| Kathryn | Hamilton | Associate Professor; Chair, Psychology Department | UW-Stout |
| Kyle | Johnson | Psychology Alumnus; Universal Banker and Interim Service Manager | BMO Harris Bank |
| Kayla | Klapper ('24), LADC | Clinical Supervisor | Wayside Recovery Center |
| Michael | Mensink | Professor | UW-Stout |
| Gina | Sprague-Connors ('08) | Licensed Psychologist | Mulemind Therapy |
| Phillip | Stoeklen ('12, '17) | Partner | Viable Insights |
| Cait | Versella ('11) | Business Manager, Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Basic Science | The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia |
| Cameron | Weaver | Senior Clinical Psychologist, Primary Care Behavior Health | Hennepin County Medical Center |
| Sarah | Wood | Professor; Program Director | UW-Stout |
